Sierra Leone Population: 5,883,889 (July 2004 est.) Capital: Freetown [ Select Another Country ]

An Introduction to Sierra Leone
The 1991 to 2002 civil war between the government and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of more than 2 million people (well over one-third of the population), many of whom are now refugees in neighboring countries. With the support of the UN peacekeeping force and contributions from the World Bank and international community, demobilization and disarmament of the RUF and Civil Defense Forces (CDF) combatants has been completed. National elections were held in May 2002 and the government continues to slowly reestablish its authority. However, the gradual withdrawal of most UN Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) peacekeepers in 2004 and the tenuous security situation in neighboring Liberia may present challenges to the continuation of Sierra Leone's stability.

The Sierra Leonean Flag Three equal horizontal bands of light green (top), white, and light blue.

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1. China   2. India   3. United States   4. Indonesia   5. Brazil   6. Russia   7. Pakistan   8. Bangladesh   9. Japan 10. Nigeria

11. Mexico 12. Germany 13. Philippines 14. Vietnam 15. Egypt 16. Turkey 17. Iran 18. Ethiopia 19. Thailand 20. United Kingdom

21. France 22. Italy 23. Congo 24. Ukraine 25. South Korea 26. South Africa 27. Burma 28. Colombia 29. Spain 30. Poland

Some interesting facts and figures about Sierra Leone. Pop Growth Rate / Year:     • 2.27% Avg. Life Expectancy:     • 40.23 yrs - Male     • 45.21 yrs - Female Phone Lines:     • 24,000 (2002) Televisions:     • 53,000 (1997) Radios:     • 1,120,000 (1997) Internet Code:     • .sl Did you know ... People from Sierra Leone are called Sierra Leoneans